Loyola Competes in the Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition
Loyola University Chicago competed in the Illinois qualifier of the Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (CCDC) on February 14. The event challenges teams to defend complex systems against live attackers while keeping critical services operational.
Loyola University Chicago competed in the Illinois qualifier of the Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (CCDC) on Saturday February 14.
The team had to secure the system against a live red team while keeping services up and running and responding to various business injects. Students participating were Daniel Gaevskiy (team captain), Lillie Burr, Lucia Garr, Abulfazl Dashtee, Chloe Kilroy, Alexis Fenderson, Nika Primus, and Lynette Lim, and were coached by Dr. Eric Chan-Tin.
The CCDC is one of the most respected cybersecurity competitions in the nation, giving students the chance to test real-world defense skills under live-fire conditions. Competitions like this help prepare students for careers in cybersecurity, incident response, and system administration by exposing them to pressure, teamwork, and rapidly evolving threats. Loyola’s participation highlights the growing strength of our cybersecurity program and the dedication of our students.